Ways To Spruce Up Old Tiles
When it comes to tiles in a home, they’re more important than many people think. Tiles really set the tone for the room and, unfortunately, are one of the easiest ways to date a house. If you walk into a home with small square tiles in a bright avocado green color, you immediately know that the home hasn’t been updated since the sixties. Check out these ways to spruce up old tiles.
Paint Them
Painting tile is a new trend going around the internet. Many are suspicious if it’s real or if it’s a temporary fix—the answer is both! Painting tiles does work and will look very nice. It also will not last forever. It’s a great fix while you look for new tiles or save up for a remodel.
One of the most popular paint jobs for tiles is a mosaic pattern. This gives your room some interesting patterns to distract form the outdated features.
Deep Clean Them
Sometimes, all tile really needs to look fresh and new again is a good, old-fashioned deep clean. If your tiles are looking a bit dingy, get your cleaning supplies ready. To properly clean your tiles so they shine again, follow these steps:
- Start by scrubbing your tiles with dish soap and a non-scratching sponge.
- Rinse the soap off and dry the tiles.
- Take an old toothbrush and a bleach-based cleaning solution and scrub the grout.
- Let the solution sit for about 30 minutes.
- Scrub the rest of the tile with the solution.
- Rinse the solution off.
- Enjoy your sparkling tiles!
Replace Them
At the end of the day, no matter how much you spruce up your old, original tiles, they’re going to date your home. Paint will look pretty in pictures and deep cleaning will make them shine, but the only real way to update your tiles is to get new ones.
Investing in something bold yet timeless such as blue glass tile is a safe investment that can raise the value of your home.
